Echo Findings and E and A waves in Mitral Valves

[Robfromwales]

Can anyone help with a conundrum? Had an echo recently which showed a Peak E wave of 0.7m/s and A wave of 0.2m/s. Both of these are in the normal ranges which are 0.6-0.8 for the E wave and 0.2-0.35 for the A wave. However these results mean that my E/A ratio is 3.5 which is considered high ( from what I can see a normal range for someone over 60 is around 1). So I cant square that if my E and A waves are in the normal range - how come the E/A ratio is considered so high when the constituent numbers that make up the E/A ratio are normal? The summary of the echo is that the LV systolic function is normal so it appears its not a major issue but anyone have any thoughts on my query?

[Alisbabas]

Hi Rob,

I have no idea what these results mean but im sure someone will help who has more experience.

Take care

Ali

[Robfromwales in reply to Alisbabas]

thanks Ali. I don’t think anyone knows otherwise they probably would have responded already.

[Alisbabas in reply to Robfromwales]

Hi

I have a bicuspid valve aswell and a dilated aorta. Keep.us updated.

Cheers

Ali

[Robfromwales in reply to Alisbabas]

what are your aortic dimensions and what is the condition of your valve.

[Alisbabas]

Hi Rob,

Mines 39mm and my valve is good, ive been monitored for 3 years as i went to doctors with chest pain.

Cheers

Ali

[Robfromwales]

thanks. Did they say your chest pain wasn’t heart related as aneurysms ,unless growing fast, are apparently asymptomatic

[Alisbabas in reply to Robfromwales]

Hi Rob,

Yes they did but im sure mine is as its only brought on by exercise. Angiogram was clear

Ali

[Robfromwales]

micro vascular disease if arteries aren’t blocked?